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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Los Angeles Union Station | UC Riverside | Cheapest | |||||
| Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot) | UC Riverside | Fastest | |||||
| Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot) | UC Riverside | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood | UC Riverside | No tags | |||||
| Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot) | UC Riverside | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Los Angeles to RiversideAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Riverside. The journey takes about 1 hour 17 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Los Angeles, US to Riverside, CA: Trip Overview
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Los Angeles to Riverside Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Los Angeles, US - Riverside, CA
What is the distance between Los Angeles and Riverside?
Los Angeles and Riverside are 79 km (49 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to Riverside?
Buses departing from UCLA in Los Angeles will take you to Riverside Bus Station in Riverside.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Riverside, CA was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of US$9To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to Riverside, CA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$9 to US$25 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Riverside, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$9 which is on 2025-09-04.
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Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Los Angeles and Riverside!
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Los Angeles to Riverside, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Los Angeles to Riverside.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Los Angeles to Riverside while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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